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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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